Looking to cool off in the hot Arizona summer? Try the Tempe Town Lakes annual 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular. This family-oriented festival offers the best fireworks show the Valley has to offer, plus a variety of rides, rock climbing walls, face painters, relay races, as well as a free inflatable village for the kids and the refreshing Family Splash Zone.

When you’re in the mood to watch the herons or king fisher birds, head to Canal Park. Found just off College Ave and south of Mckelllips Road, the lake and islands make for a desert oasis. Such a spot of beauty is shared between visitors who choose to fish on the side of the lake or explore the park’s trails.